FIRST TIME at WATERCON!! Get your renewal training credit (RTC) & professional development hours (PDH) on the exhibit floor. Travel with a small group of fellow water professionals to each of the presentations listed below for a hands-on demonstration of hot topics in the water industry. Limited openings so register now.

Lowering DBPsMike Ricks, Water Solutions UnlimitedI. What are the factors that drive up Disinfection By Products A. Algae B. Other OrganicsC. High Chlorine UseII. Tests that indicate possible issues A. High TOC B. Poor Chlorine Residuals C. High use of other chemicalsIII . Case Studies of Success A. Gateway Regiona B. Salem, IL

Submersible Motor Mechanical SealsChris Peschang, Layne ChristensenCompanyWith the advent of Illinois' ban on the sale and distribution of submersible motors with liquid seals, understanding the mechanics, reliability, limitations, considerations, and parameters of submersible motor mechanical seals has become critical to those who rely on ground water production from submersible pumping equipment. This presentation will offer the basics on what makes submersible motor mechanical seals tick.

Secure Access Points for Septage Receiving and Water DispensingJay Morrison, Flowpoint Systems/Midwest Water GroupPresentation will discuss concerns with allowing the public to access your system without secure access points. Damage to system, contamination potential and theft are some of the main concerns. Secure access point systems eliminate this potential. We will discuss how utilities can use their existing infrastructure or learn to ask the right questions of themselves, their administration and their potential manufacturers to make sure that they receive the right sized solution for their applications.

The Benefits of Composites in Water and Wastewater InfrastructureRick Glass, McGard LLCThe use of composites to replace iron and other materials in water and wastewater infrastructure is gaining popularity because of the many benefits offered by composite materials. These benefits will be discussed briefly giving application specific examples.